Principal Flooding and Drainage Engineer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Mott MacDonald Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in all we do.We are a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a range of opportunities to work with expert practitioners on expansive and challenging construction projects globally.

As a leading provider of engineering services with a growing portfolio of projects, we have been engaged in the study, design, and delivery of major Water Infrastructure projects for over 80 years. Join our team of engaging and collaborative changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow

Your opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional with experience in Flooding and Drainage including pipelines, drainage systems, pumping stations, water-retaining structures and treatment facilities to join our team in Adelaide.

Role
This role would suit somebody looking for a new journey, within a growing team and an interest in developing best practice with the local water industry. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, design and document work to an industry-accepted standard by undertaking hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and calculations
  • Preparing inputs into engineering reports, specifications and other supporting design documentation
  • Preparing design outputs for the preparation of industry-standard design drawings
  • Working with junior engineers to mentor and complete engineering works as required
  • Working within client requirements and established industry practices
  • Collaborating with other disciplines to achieve the most efficient design outcome

About You

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (Civil) or a related discipline, withexperience in drainage/flooding design of medium-large scale infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of ARR, Austroads drainage guidelines and Australian Standards applicable to drainage infrastructure essential
  • Experience with supervising and mentoring younger staff
  • Experience using 12D and/or DRAINS, TUFLOW essential
  • Experience using MUSCI, GIS (eg. MapInfo or ArcGIS), WBNM, RORB, RAFTS and HEC-RAS highly preferred

Our Company, Values, And Benefits
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

In Adelaide, we offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

  • State of the art office and end of trip facilities
  • Agile working and ongoing professional development opportunity
  • Salary and group bonus incentive scheme
  • Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
  • Options to purchase additional annual leave
  • Annual Health Checks

You've got this
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply

Location(s):

Adelaide, SA, AU

Contract Type:
Permanent

Work Pattern:
Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline:
Water

Job Ref:
6908

Recruiter Contact:
Rodger Zhao

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